As an option to buying the IDC to DB9 adapter, you might assemble one by following the instructions provided here.

Note: The DVI video output is configured to provide an analog signal by default in the Colibri family. Please make sure that your DVI adapter has the analog pins available - see DVI-A or DVI-I for more details.

Connect the VGA display/monitor to the X4 connector through the DVI to VGA adapter.
Note: The DVI output only has the analog signal available on the Colibri iMX7. Please refer to the FAQ section in the end of this lesson for additional information.

Connect an Ethernet cable to X15.
Note: Ethernet network must provide DHCP and Internet to the module.

Connect a USB keyboard to X11.

Connect a power supply to the barrel jack X8.
Attention: Double check that your power supply is within the Iris Carrier Board limits (7-27V) and that the polarity is not inverted. Also, make sure that the current capability of the power supply is enough, or the system may shut down unexpectedly. For evaluation purposes, a 12V 2A power supply is recommended.

DVI to VGA adapter, Ethernet, USB keyboard and power supply connected to the Iris Carrier Board

The DVI connector provides an analog output (DVI-A and DVI-I compatible) common to all modules from the Colibri family of computer on modules. Although the DVI standard is compatible with VGA,there are some cables and/or devices that do nhttps://docs.toradex.cn/104031-iris-cables-min.pngot have the analog interface pins available. If this is the case, the DVI video output will not work by default. Please refer to the First Steps With Iris article to know which modules have the digital output.

There are some modules that provide the DVI digital interface (DVI-D and DVI-I compatible). Please refer to the First Steps With Iris article to know if your module is compatible and how to enable the digital output.